Title: Stanford Travel Guide: Best of Stanford, Thetford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Hotels.d553248635975880136.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975880136.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Stanford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stanford.d553248635975880136.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stanford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford.d553248635975880136.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Stanford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![All Saints Church, Stanford This is All Saints church, Stanford. This church is situated inside the STANTA military battle training area and I visited on 26th March 2010 with special permission from the MoD. The area was originally established in 1942 when a battle training area was required. Military exercises were already known in the area; tanks had trained at Thetford in the First World War. The complete takeover involved the evacuation of the villages of Buckenham Tofts, Langford, Stanford, Sturston, Tottington and West Tofts. All residents were evactuated in 1942.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/10358888-1b64-452a-b08c-7f6cef0b4f03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/10358888-1b64-452a-b08c-7f6cef0b4f03.jpg) by [Nicholas Mutton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15201) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![All Saints Church, Stanford This is All Saints church, Stanford. This church is situated inside the STANTA military battle training area and I visited on 26th March 2010 with special permission from the MoD. The area was originally established in 1942 when a battle training area was required. Military exercises were already known in the area; tanks had trained at Thetford in the First World War. The complete takeover involved the evacuation of the villages of Buckenham Tofts, Langford, Stanford, Sturston, Tottington and West Tofts. All residents were evactuated in 1942.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/10358888-1b64-452a-b08c-7f6cef0b4f03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/10358888-1b64-452a-b08c-7f6cef0b4f03.jpg) by [Nicholas Mutton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15201) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![All Saints Church, Stanford This is All Saints church, Stanford. This church is situated inside the STANTA military battle training area and I visited on 26th March 2010 with special permission from the MoD. The area was originally established in 1942 when a battle training area was required. Military exercises were already known in the area; tanks had trained at Thetford in the First World War. The complete takeover involved the evacuation of the villages of Buckenham Tofts, Langford, Stanford, Sturston, Tottington and West Tofts. All residents were evactuated in 1942.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/f8e0df35-e41e-454c-a294-c3001bc439f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/f8e0df35-e41e-454c-a294-c3001bc439f1.jpg) by [Nicholas Mutton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15201) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Danger - Stanford Training Area Track across Croxton Heath to copse in SE corner of TL8590](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/732dbc0e-9070-4f3b-9130-d6ca3cc28209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/732dbc0e-9070-4f3b-9130-d6ca3cc28209.jpg) by [Roger Gittins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4513) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Danger - Stanford Training Area Northerly view from the road to Frog Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/a06df50d-8640-4cbb-93ae-7810b52d82b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/a06df50d-8640-4cbb-93ae-7810b52d82b1.jpg) by [Roger Gittins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4513) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Stanford Things to do - Top hotels in Stanford - Top Holiday Rentals in Stanford ![All Saints Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1420000/1410500/1410480/c0995bd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### All Saints Resort Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds England £123 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (436 reviews) Nice room staff were amazing Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1410480&PinnedHotelID=1410480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880136) ![Best Western Priory Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24655/19036606_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Priory Hotel Mildenhall Road Suffolk Bury St Edmunds England £49 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 7.6/10 Good! (648 reviews) Very pleasantly surprised at how lovely this hotel was. We had dinner and breakfast and both were very good. Very clean and very friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=24655&PinnedHotelID=24655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880136) ![Best Western George Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2100/2080/ecfb7b7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western George Hotel Station Street Norfolk Swaffham England £55 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Swaffham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (322 reviews) Staff very friendly and helpful Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=2080&PinnedHotelID=2080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880136) [See all 863 properties in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975880136) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Number 10 The Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20420000/20418100/20418002/896b7aaa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Number 10 The Abbey 10 Church Street Wymondham England Stay at this luxury apartment in Wymondham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and concierge services. Popular attractions Wymondham Abbey and Mid-Norfolk ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews) The shower around the bottom on the tiles needed a good clean, but the room we had was very good Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wymondham-Hotels-Number-10-The-Abbey.h20418002.Hotel-Information) ![Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93320000/93316600/93316542/16851d1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond. Swaffham England Stay at this cabin in Swaffham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Swaffham Museum and Market Square are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) Absolutely loved the stay there, very clean and warm and the garden was gorgeous Ian and caz were so lovely and recommended a lot of places to go. We will be back there again next year Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaffham-Hotels-Oriental-Garden-Pod-Set-In-A-Gorgeous-Garden-Of-Bonsai.h93316542.Hotel-Information) ![The Grange Manor House, Norfolk - perfect for large family gatherings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596600/33596590/ccf3b0cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grange Manor House, Norfolk - perfect for large family gatherings. Setchey Norfolk Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Middleton Hall Golf Club and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews) Everything was great, really enjoyed the house, so well set up, host was excellent. Would definitely recommend for a family/friends gathering. 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Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Elveden-Estate-Thetford.d553248621532509384.Attraction) #### Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre You can take time to visit Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre during your travels to Harling. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thorpe-Woodlands-Adventure-Centre-Thetford.d553248622817051254.Attraction) #### Dad's Army Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dad's Army Museum in Thetford. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dads-Army-Museum-Thetford.d553248621532509388.Attraction) #### Lynford's Stag and Arboretum Enjoy an outing to Lynford's Stag and Arboretum during your stay in Lynford. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lynfords-Stag-And-Arboretum-Thetford.d553248622834354689.Attraction) #### Richmond Park Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Watton at Richmond Park Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Park-Golf-Club-Thetford.d6239993.Attraction) #### Wayland Wood Explore the great outdoors at Wayland Wood, a lovely green space in Merton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. 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